Polish service members insert a nasopharyngeal tube into a medical training mannequin at the Tactical Operations Medical Skills Lab on Hurlburt Field Fla., July 6, 2012. The Polish service members, with the as More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Ronald Kolodziejczyk, commander of 1st Special Operations Equipment Maintenance Squadron, welds a piece of steel at the fabrication shop on Hurlburt Field, Fla., July 11, 2012. Kolodziejczyk More
U.S. Air Force Honor Guard members stand by while Capt. Erin Richardson, executive officer of the 15th Special Operations Squadron speaks at the Commando Hangar on Hurlburt Field Fla., Aug. 10, 2012. The Honor More
A U.S. Air Force pararescueman plays a casualty during a training exercise on Eglin Range, Fla., Aug. 21, 2012. The pararescueman was portraying a casualty killed in action during a training exercise.
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Daniel Mann, a combat aviation advisor with the 6th Special Operations Squadron, braces himself while a UH-1 helicopter banks right over the Gulf Coast of Florida, Sept. 13, 2012. Man More
Children play a game of tug-o-war at the First Friday event at the Soundside Club on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 5, 2012. The event, hosted by the 1st Special Operations Force Support Squadron honored Hispanic H More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Hollar, a weapons load crew chief from 1st Special Operations Equipment Maintenance Squadron, checks the magazine drive gear box at the Armament Section on Hurlburt Field, Fla., More
Daisy Grace Crawford, daughter of Landon Crawford, a hydraulics technician with 1st Special Operations Maintenance squadron, slides down a bouncy house slide at the Open House on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 27, More
A badly-mangled vehicle sits in front of the Commando Hangar on Hurlburt field, Fla., Nov. 5, 2012. The vehicle was driven by Meagan Napier and Lisa Dickson, who were both killed when they were struck by a drun More
According to the Centers for Disease Control, the adverse health effects from cigarette smoking account for an estimated 443,000 deaths, or nearly one of every five deaths, each year in the United States. More More
Ryan Carrillo, son of U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Craig Carrillo, a crew chief with 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, sits on Commando Santa's lap at the base library on Hurlburt Field More
Team Hurlburt members, families and friends line the bleachers at the Air Park on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Dec 5, 2012. The 1st Special Operations Force Support Squadron organized the annual tree lighting ceremony More
U.S. Air Force Space Command commander, General William Shelton addresses the 39th Information Operations Squadron, students and staff on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Dec. 11, 2012. The general discussed at length the More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez, command chief of the 1st Special Operations Wing, glides down to earth on Camp James E. Rudder, Fla., Dec. 19, 2012. Colon-Lopez performed his final jump as t More
Staff Sgt. John Bainter. (courtesy photo)
CV-22 Ospreys sit on the flightline on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 10, 2013. The CV-22 Osprey is a tilt-rotor aircraft that combines the vertical takeoff, hover and vertical landing qualities of a helicopter wit More
Air Force Special Operations Command and Hurlburt Field host several special tactics units that deploy throughout the globe to perform unique and essential missions to ensure the safety and security of our nat More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ian Nims, a loadmaster with 4th Special Operations Squadron, stands in front of an AC-130U Spooky gunship for an engine start check on the flightline on Hurlburt Field, Fla., March 14 More
As the month of March comes to close, you may notice a decline in the appearance of the mustaches here on Hurlburt Field, Fla. Mustache March originated during the Vietnam War when a fighter pilot named Robin O More
Two quadrotor aircraft hover inside a safety cage at the Research Engineering Education Facility in Shalimar, Fla., April 4, 2013. The quadrotors are being used to help develop ways to make the aircraft work an More
This layout displays micro air vehicles at the Research Engineering Education Facility in Shalimar, Fla., April 4, 2013. The quadrotor MAV is a small aircraft that flies using lift from rotating air foils like More
A U.S. joint-service operative exits the back of a C-145A aircraft during a flight over Camp James E. Rudder, Fla., April 10, 2013. The jumpers were participating in the first military free fall exercise from a More
U.S. Air Force honor guard members display flags during a parade to honor the Doolittle Raiders in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., April 20, 2013. The Doolittle Tokyo raid took place April 18, 1942, and marked the beg More
U.S. Air Force honor guard members display flags during a parade to honor the Doolittle Raiders in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., April 20, 2013. The Doolitle Tokyo raid took place April 18, 1942, and marked the begi More
Canadian special operations regiment members take defensive positions defending the extraction landing zone during Emerald Warrior 2013, Eglin Range Fla., April 26. The primary purpose of Emerald Warrior is to More
Riders mingle during a Motorcycle Safety Rally on the flight line on Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 10, 2013. Active-duty, retired and DOD cardholders came out to attend the event, which included a brief on safety a More
Participants crawl across the beach during beach boot camp at the Soundside Beach on Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 18, 2013. The beach boot camp class combined a number of physical challenges and obstacles designed More
A Marine from 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion (MSOB) watches a 105 mm shell hit its training target on Eglin Range, Fla., May 21, 2013. The Marines performed a call for fire training exercise in which t More
Senior Airman Jacob Moon sprays lubricant on a 30-ton aircraft jack at the Aerospace Ground Equipment shop on Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 4, 2013. the mechanics at the AGE shop are responsible for maintaining mo More
The “101 Critical Days of Summer” is a Department of Defense-wide annual initiative to raise awareness of the hazards during the summer season. The 1st Special Operations Safety Office wants everyone on Hurlbur More
Infants from the Child Development Center East sleep while being pushed around the parking lot during a parade in honor of Flag Day on Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 14, 2013. Flag Day is celebrated June 14 in hono More
Over 450 participants wearing bright neon colors pose for a group photo before the glow run on Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 14, 2013. Community businesses partnered with the 1st Special Operations Force Support S More
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. George “Bud” Day arrives by hearse to his funeral service at Barrancas National Cemetery on Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., Aug. 1, 2013. Day, a Medal of Honor recipient and comba More
A U.S. Air Force U-28A sits under a sunshade on the flightline on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 6, 2013. The U-28A is certified to operate from short and semi-prepared airfields. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Staff Sgt. More
This is a graphic designed for the Hurlburt Field "Inside the Gate" social media campaign. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Staff Sgt. John Bainter)
A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey taxis on the flight line at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 3, 2013. The aircraft departed in preparation for the possible arrival of developing Tropical Storm Karen. (U.S. Air Force P More
Staff Sgt. Johnnie Yellock Jr., 23rd Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, made his final jump before being medically retired Oct. 16, 2013 at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Yellock endured 28 surgeries and two yea More
Senior Airman Sergio Gonzalez, 1st Special Operations Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance technician, grinds a component of a C-130 aft nacelle at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 24, 2013. More
This graphic is a depiction of how my supplement misuse caused jaundice, other symptoms and nearly cost me my life. (U.S. Air Force Graphic/Staff Sgt. John Bainter)
Shell casings from an M2 browning 50-caliber machine gun and equipment sit in the back of a Humvee on Eglin Range, Fla., Oct. 30, 2013. Hurlburt Field instructors utilized the range to train the Army in heavy w More
This graphic was created as the cover image for the 1st Special Operations Wing mission brief. (U.S. Air Force Graphic/ Staff Sgt. John Bainter)
Spent 25 mm shell casing sit in a bin at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Nov. 6, 2013. Shell casings brought to the facility are recycled into new ammunition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. John Bainter)
This was created for a Thanksgiving holiday message. (U.S. Air Force Graphic/Staff Sgt. John Bainter)
This layout was created to honor the men and women of the armed services who spent Thanksgiving, past, present and future in deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force Photo layout/Staff Sgt. John Bainter)
A 105mm round rests in a munitions trailer on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Dec. 6, 2013. Aircrew members rejected the round after a loose crimp was detected during the loading process. (U.S. Air Force Photo Illustrati More
Tyler Young holds a welcome home sign in the Freedom Hangar at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 12, 2014. Nearly 50 Airmen returned home from various deployed locations.(U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. John Bainter)
Marketa Huchinson, 1st Special Operations Force Support Squadron fitness instructor, leads Aerobathon participants through a kickboxing routine at the Aderholt Fitness Center on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 26, 2 More
Small icicles form on a tree in base housing on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 28, 2014. With temperatures expected to drop as low as 21 degrees with a chance of snow, remember to bring pets inside or have them in More
Frost and ice cover the track and field at the Aderholt Fitness Center at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 29, 2014. A winter storm accompanied by freezing rain left the majority of the base covered in a thin sheet o More
Airmen surround a Rapid Curing Device at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 21, 2014. The airmen received training on proper use of the device, which reduces the amount of time it takes to cure sealant from 30 hours to More
Hurlburt Field is a U.S. Air Force installation located in Okaloosa County, Florida, immediately west of the town of Mary Esther. It is part of the greater Eglin Air Force Base reservation and is home to Headqu More
Airman 1st Class Adam Mcmillen, 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal apprentice, stands by an EOD truck at Perdido Key, Fla., March 12, 2014. EOD members dispose of unexplo More
U.S. Army Capt. Jonathan Rezendes, 6th Ranger Training Battalion reptile team member speaks to attendees of First Friday at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 4, 2014. The team educates people about reptiles indigenou More
Airmen and supporters march to the Memorial Air Park at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 4, 2014. Friends, family and supporters joined Air Commando ruckers during the final leg of their 450-mile journey, honoring A More
Staff Sgt. Damien Kent, 96th Medical Operations Squadron cardio pulmonary technician, does tricep extensions at the Commando Fitness Center on Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 7, 2014. Kent utilized after-hours acce More
Riders enter the annual motorcycle safety rally at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 10, 2014. Riders got the opportunity to talk and check out each other’s bikes prior to attending safety briefs and taking a group r More
An MQ-9 Reaper sits on the flight line at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 24, 2014.The MQ-9 Reaper is an armed, multi-mission, medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft that is employed primarily as More
Airmen perform maintenance checks on a CV-22 Osprey during Emerald Warrior at Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 3, 2014. The Cv-22s are flown during the annual, joint exercise to train special operations, conventional More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brian Bowling, 8th Special Operations Squadron special mission aviator craftsman, performs operations checks on a 50 mm machine gun on Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 21, 2014. Aircrew memb More
Maj. Nick Noreus, 8th Special Operations Squadron CV-22 Osprey pilot, exits the aircraft on Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 4, 2014. Pilots and aircrew members train day and night to ensure accuracy and maintain the More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Dariusz Piszczek, a C-17 Globemaster III pilot watches over emergency medical training at the Tactical Operations Medical Skills Lab on Hurlburt Field Fla., July 6, 2012. Pisczczek is a tra More
Family members and airmen stand during the national anthem and pay tribute to the colors at the Commando Hangar on Hurlburt Field Fla., Aug. 10, 2012. The Gold Star family members are related to the 13 fallen s More
A U.S. Air Force pararescueman applies a tourniquet to a simulated improvised explosive device victim during a training exercise on Eglin Range, Fla., Aug. 21, 2012. The scenario played out included a simulated More
A 6th Special Operations Squadron UH-1 helicopter flies over the Gulf Coast of Florida Sept.13, 2012. The helicopter was one of two aircraft in the final formation flight for the Squadron while based at Hurlbur More
Airmen from Airman Leadership School class 12-G, assist children in a game of tug-o-war at the First Friday event at the Soundside Club on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 5, 2012. The first Friday of this month, the More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Glenn Wolford, an armament team member from 1st Special Operations Equipment Maintenance Squadron, prepares a 25 mm gun for supply turn at the Armament Section on Hurlburt Field, Fla., More
Several static aircraft sit as displays at the Open House on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 27, 2012 Team Hurlburt's Open House gave the public an inside look at the 1st Special Operations Wing and some of the othe More
Renee Napier talks to a group of Airmen at the Commando Hangar on Hurlburt field, Fla., Nov. 5, 2012. Renee founded the Meagan Napier Foundation, a nonprofit organization that raises awareness of the dangers of More
Shelby and Jack Sophie, children of U.S. Air Force Maj. John Sophie, from the 14th Weapons Squadron, sit on Commando Santa's lap at the library on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Dec. 1, 2012. Commando Santa listened to More
Team Hurlburt members, families and friends take a closer look at the Christmas tree at the Air Park on Hurlburt Field, Fla. Dec. 5, 2012. Hundreds of spectators gathered to celebrate the annual holiday tree li More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon Lopez, command of the 1st Special Operations Wing, makes his final turn before landing on Camp James E. Rudder, Fla., Dec. 19, 2012. Colon-Lopez has been a pararescu More
a CV-22 Osprey sit on the flightline on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 10, 2013. The first operational CV-22 was delivered to Air Force Special Operations Command's 1st Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field, Fl More
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jason Rathje, an advanced weapon design engineer with Air Force Research Lab weapons dynamics and control science branch, works at his computer at the Research Engineering Education Facil More
A U.S. joint-service operative floats to earth on Camp James E. Rudder, Fla., April 10, 2013. More than 45 members from various branches of the U.S. military jumped from the C-145A aircraft, making history as t More
Airman 1st Class Rayna Yamamoto, a communication security apprentice of 1st Special Operations Communications Squadron, escorts retired Staff Sgt. David Thatcher, of the Doolittle Raiders, from a classic Ford M More
U.S. Air Force airmen from Hurlburt Field and Eglin Air Force Base march in honor of the Doolittle Raiders in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., April 20, 2013. As part of their reunion tour, three surviving Raiders watc More
A U.S. Joint service member identifies training target coordinates during Emerald Warrior 2013, Eglin Range Fla., April 26. The primary purpose of Emerald Warrior is to exercise special operations components More
Motorcycle riders check out each other’s bikes during the Motorcycle Safety Rally on the flight line on Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 10, 2013. Active-duty, retired and DOD cardholders came out to attend the event, More
Kayla Camp, spouse of Tech. Sgt. Eric Camp, crawls through the sand during beach boot camp at the Soundside Beach on Hurlburt Field, Fla., May 18, 2013. Beach boot camp challenged participants to physically and More
Machine guns and grenade launchers sit on the ground during a call for fire training exercise on Eglin Range, Fla., May 21, 2013. Marines from 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion trained on designating simu More
Staff Sgt. Brian Mathias and Airman 1st Class Devin Fraley assemble a 30-ton aircraft jack at the aerospace ground equipment shop on Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 4, 2013. The mechanics at the AGE shop are respons More
Children, parents, and employees of the Child Development Center East march around the parking lot during a parade in honor of Flag Day on Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 14, 2013. Flag Day is celebrated on June 14 More
Participants run past the finish during the glow run on Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 14, 2013. The 1st Special Operations Force Support Squadron partnered with community businesses to sponsor the event and gave a More
Pallbearers, made up of Airmen and Marines, carry the casket of retired U.S. Air Force Col. George “Bud” Day during his funeral service at Barrancas National Cemetery on Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., Aug. More
A U.S. Air Force U-28A takes off from Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 6, 2013. The U-28A is a modified, single-engine Pilatus PC-12 that operates worldwide. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Staff Sgt. John Bainter)
A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey departs Hurlburt Field, Fla., Oct. 3, 2013. The aircraft is leaving as part of the preparation for the possible arrival of Tropical Storm Karen. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Jo More
Senior Airman Sergio Gonzalez and Airman 1st Class Christopher Braun, 1st Special Operations Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance technicians, install rivets on a C-130 aft nacelle at More
An Army Special Forces member fires a M2 browning 50-caliber machine gun at a training target on Eglin Range, Fla., Oct. 30, 2013. Old vehicles, tanks, and other heavy equipment littered the range provide physi More
Line drivers from the 1st Special Operations Equipment Maintenance Squadron, haul munitions trailers at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Nov. 6, 2013. Drivers hauled trailers and equipment to and from the flight line. (U. More
Senior Airman Marcus Montgomery, 1st Special Operations Equipment Maintenance Squadron munitions line delivery driver, inspects a 105mm round on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Dec. 6, 2013. Montgomery inspected each rou More
Friends and families of deployed Airmen wait in the Freedom Hangar at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Jan. 12, 2014. The crowd was later escorted onto the flightline to welcome home nearly 50 Airmen. (U.S. Air Force phot More
Capt. Latasha Westfall, a registered nurse for the Family Residency Medical Clinic at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., and fitness instructor, leads participants through a Zumba routine at the Aderholt Fitness Cente More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christopher Vickroy, 1st Special Operations Component Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel system repair craftsman, reviews technical data at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Feb. 21, 2014. Technic More
Tech. Sgt. Brian Dunnagan, 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal craftsman, and Senior Airman Christopher Dolan, 919th Special Operations Squadron explosive ordnance disposa More
Airmen gather at the Memorial Air Park at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 4, 2014. Friends, family and supporters joined the Air Commandos to show support for their 450-mile journey, honoring Air Force Special Oper More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Joshua King, 6th Ranger Training Battalion reptile team member speaks to attendees of First Friday at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 4, 2014. Team members brought venomous and non-venomous More
Senior Airman Jelani Acevedo-Morales, 1st Special Operations Security Forces Squadron Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Elements team member, does cable flys at the Commando Fitness Center on Hurlburt Field, Fl More
Riders pose for a group photo on the flightline at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 10, 2014. Riders arrived had breakfast, received safety briefs, and learned about proper maintenance and care before going on a gro More